What Is the Appeal of Fan Fiction?

Esther Yi’s new novel explores the embarrassing allure of stories that allow readers to insert themselves as protagonists.

What Are We Protecting Children from by Banning Books?

Reading the titles that have been challenged and removed from public-school libraries across the country.

A Novel That Confronts Our True-Crime Obsession

In “I Have Some Questions for You,” Rebecca Makkai depicts the charms of the murder podcast while evading its flaws.

The Frictionless Charms of the Ferrante Cinematic Universe

The film and television adaptations of the Italian author’s novels offer an almost suspicious lack of resistance.